Kautex Textron is hiring: PLC Technician - 3rd Shift in Avilla

Kautex is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries. As a leading Tier One automotive supplier, we are a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems and beyond.

We foster career growth, drive groundbreaking talent programs, and champion equal opportunities and sustainability in our business practices and products. By working together as one team and supporting one another, amazing things happen.

What awaits you:

• Troubleshoot, read, and edit PLC logic
• Read and evaluate electrical schematics
• Troubleshoot using meters, laptop, schematics and manuals
• Motivated to continuous improvement in the process to maintain optimum operation conditions and plant productivity
• Work independently and take ownership while working in a team environment
• Demonstrate customer focus by continually exceeding customer expectations
• Programming and installation of automation systems and interfacing with other factory control systems (PLC’s, HMI’s, robotics, drives and computers)
• Modifications and improvements to automation equipment
• Review work orders and receives verbal instructions on job assignments
• Respond to emergency requests for immediate repairs
• Maintains specified records and logs of repairs, maintenance-related activities
• Performs preventative maintenance procedures following established program
• Promotes teamwork in troubleshooting events
• Other duties as assigned

What you'll need to succeed:

• Minimum 3 years experience in plastics industry or equivalent
• Experience in optimizing blow molding products or equivalent
• Knowledge about energy sources (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic)
• Knowledge of relevant quality control schemes
• Knowledge of different measure techniques (z.B. calipers, gauges)
• Knowledge of EHS guidelines
• Knowledge in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• High school diploma or GED required

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.

Recruiting Company: Kautex

Primary Location: US-Indiana-Avilla

Job Field: Manufacturing

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Standard

Shift: Third Shift